Human beings are developed and shaped experientially by lived experiences. At times, cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapies are not able to fully engage the emotions that were activated at the time the wound was experienced. Process-experiential counseling...
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316 | Understanding and Addressing ADHD Across the Lifespan: Neurobiology, Emotional Regulation, and Ethical Strategies for Comprehensive
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that significantly affects emotional regulation, executive functioning, and overall quality of life across the lifespan. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of ADHD’s...
318 | Navigating the Devestating Storm: Teens, Body Image, and Mental Health
This workshop is specifically designed for professionals working with adolescents, such as educators, counselors, and healthcare providers, to enhance their understanding of the critical relationship between body image, mental health, and the unique challenges faced...
319 | A Resilient Heart: Coping with the Inherent, Inevitable and Invisible Losses in Ministry Leadership
The Flourishing in Ministry project is a research initiative that focuses on the well-being of ministry leaders, their families, and the congregations or organizations they lead. Over the past decade, the project has gathered data on the well-being of thousands of...
320 | Venerable Wisdom: Using Luther’s Soul Care Theology in the 21st Century
Many Christians who experience psychological disorders also struggle with profound emotional and spiritual distress, including guilt, shame, and a sense of meaninglessness. Often, they perceive their suffering as a failure of faith, exacerbating their emotional...
304 | Death Wish or Self Medication: Risk Taking Behaviors as Expression of Underlying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
According to current research approximately 70% of individuals will experience trauma, with 10-20% developing long-term symptoms of PTSD, including negative self-perception, hypervigilance, sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation....
305 | Doomscrolling: Media Trauma and Faith-based Treatment Interventions
Doomscrolling, the compulsive consumption of distressing online content, has emerged as a significant behavioral concern, particularly post-COVID-19. With constant access to local, national, and global news, individuals experience heightened emotional reactivity,...
306 | Emerging Sexual Identities Among Youth
This workshop examines recent trends among youth in adopting and navigating emerging sexual identities, providing a clinically informed framework for psychologists and licensed mental health professionals working in this area. The session will explore three...
216 | Preventing Suicide in a Culture of Death: An Urgent Task for Counseling and the Church
Despite advancements in mental health interventions, the population-adjusted suicide rate in the United States has risen by approximately 35% between 1998 and 2021, remaining alarmingly high. This workshop equips psychologists, licensed mental health professionals,...
307 | Safely Secured: Keys to Openness, Vulnerability, and Strength in Marriage
In marriage, many focus on popular intimacy techniques (date nights, hobbies, vacations, traditions) to create connection. However, the true foundation of a thriving marriage is safety and security. When spouses feel secure, relaxation will take place and open up the...